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Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick

Zora Neale Hurston
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Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1934

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Zora Neale Hurston

Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1934
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1934

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,822 ratings

77%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Zora Neale Hurston's Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick is widely praised for its vibrant storytelling and rich portrayal of African American culture. Critics commend Hurston's unique voice and the rediscovery of lesser-known works. However, some note a lack of cohesion due to the varied stories. Overall, it's celebrated for its historical and literary significance.

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Who Should Read Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick?

Readers who appreciate compelling African American literature, particularly fans of Their Eyes Were Watching God, will relish Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick. Ideal for those drawn to Harlem Renaissance themes, folklore, and strong, complex characters, similar to those in works by Langston Hughes and Alice Walker.

4.3

5,822 ratings

77%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1934

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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